Source: Red Sox no closer to Lowell deal

Thu, 06/17/2010 - 12:41pm — Rob Bradford

According to a source familiar with the situation, the Red Sox aren't close to a deal with either the Twins or Rangers, the two teams who have expressed interest in the 36-year-old infielder. Both money and players remain an obstacle, with the Red Sox unwilling to give up Lowell while paying for a substantial portion of what is left on this contract ($7 million) -- the desire of both teams -- without getting a more useful player in return. FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reported on his Twitter account[1] that the Red Sox are in a "stalemate" with the Twins and Rangers, with the Sox not wanting to eat the remainder of his contract. The Red Sox did sign right-handed hitter Ryan Shealy to a minor league deal Thursday, perhaps as protection of a deal for Lowell can be worked out.